Published November 29. 2023 08:20AM
Suzanne K. Rape, 73, of Lehigh Township, died at home Nov. 21, 2023. She was the wife of Terrance M. Rape for 57 years.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Karl D. and Ellen K. (Heckman) Korsak.
She was a manager at Turkey Hill, Cherryville, for more than 20 years.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay, where she was a member of council. She was a founding member of the church’s Association with Daybreak and was a mainstay with St. John’s participation in Coplay Community Days.
She was a member of the former Stanley W. Reinhard Jr. American Legion Post 426 Auxiliary, Coplay.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Marty; three grandchildren, Martin “Jake,” Evelyn and Amber; three sisters, Patricia LeCompte and husband Julien, Sandra Tapler with husband Thomas and Gail Yudt and husband Roland; a brother, Karl D. Korsak with wife Rochelle; nieces; nephews; and extended family.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Katherine “Kathy” S.
Private services were held, and there will be a public celebration of life in the spring.
Contributions may be made to the church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay, 18037.
Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.